GEORGE TOWN, September 24 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan revealed that more than 102,800 taxpayers have already adopted Malaysia’s new e-invoicing system, generating 563 million e-invoices since the third phase began on July 1.
Speaking at the Mega E-Invoice Roadshow 2025 at Menara Hasil, he called the strong uptake a “positive response” ahead of the mandatory rollout, and announced extended timelines to ease implementation for small and micro businesses.
To support them, the exemption threshold has been raised from RM150,000 to RM500,000 in annual revenue, alongside a six-month grace period after each implementation phase with no penalties imposed.
The upcoming phases include Phase Four for businesses earning RM1 million to RM5 million annually from January 1, 2026, and Phase Five for those with revenue up to RM1 million from July 1, 2026. Amir Hamzah urged taxpayers not to wait until the last minute, stressing that early preparation will help avoid disruptions.
“This exemption benefits a large number of micro and small traders, who will not be burdened with the financial costs or technical skills required for e-invoicing,” he said. On financial aid, Amir Hamzah confirmed that more than 13 million Malaysians have redeemed their Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) RM100 credit since it launched on August 31.
The credit, redeemable at over 4,100 outlets including Mydin, Lotus’s, Econsave and 99Speedmart, can be used until December 31. “Many recipients have fully utilised the credit, but some still have a remaining balance, which they can continue to spend until the end of this year,” he added.
